Latest Release

- JUN 2, 2023
- 11 Songs
- Fight for Your Mind · 1995
- Diamonds on the Inside · 2003
- Welcome to the Cruel World · 1994
- Welcome to the Cruel World · 1994
- Jack Johnson and Friends: Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George · 2005
- Mind Control (Bonus Track Version) · 2007
- Jack Johnson & Friends - Best of Kokua Festival (A Benefit for the Kokua Hawaii Foundation) · 2012
- If Ever - Single · 2021
- Diamonds on the Inside · 2003
- Diamonds on the Inside · 2003
- 2023
- 2020
- 2014
- 2011
Artist Playlists
- Genre-blurring tracks from the politically minded singer/songwriter.
- The solo star inspires with a formidable cast of collaborators.
Compilations
Appears On
- Playing for Change
- Ziggy Marley
More To Hear
- Conversation around Ben Harper's latest album 'Wide Open Light.'
- GloRilla and Ben Harper join Zane Lowe live on the show.
- Estelle sits down with singer-songwriter Ben Harper.
- Jack Johnson and Ben Harper discuss the album’s 20th Anniversary.
- Kelly and Ben Harper trace his trip from folkie to producer.
- The artists share stories around the album's 20th Anniversary.
More To See
About Ben Harper
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harper grew up visiting his grandparents’ Claremont, CA, folk music store and museum, which was frequented by Tom Waits, Paul Simon, and Leonard Cohen. ∙ Blues legend Taj Mahal gave the teenaged Harper—already an accomplished acoustic slide guitar player—his first paying gig and later included him on tour and on his 1990 album, Follow the Drinking Gourd. ∙ In 1994, Harper released his acoustic-based breakthrough LP, Welcome to the Cruel World, the first of five of his albums that have been certified Gold. ∙ His 2006 double album, Both Sides of the Gun, hit No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and No. 1 in Australia, where Harper achieved early fame. ∙ “No Mercy in This Land”—his collaboration with legendary bluesman Charlie Musselwhite—won Song of the Year honors at the 40th Blues Music Awards. ∙ He’s won three Grammy Awards—for Best Blues Album (Get Up!), Best Pop Instrumental Performance (“11th Commandment”), and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album (There Will Be a Light).